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Is Tulip Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium andraeanum 'Lumina'

Toxic to cats

Yes — tulip anthurium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing leads to oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate tulip anthurium

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move tulip anthurium out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of tulip anthurium to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten tulip anthurium, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is tulip anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tulip anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — tulip anthurium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing leads to oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tulip anthurium?

ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing leads to oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to tulip anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate tulip anthurium?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is tulip anthurium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tulip Anthurium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tulip anthurium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tulip anthurium?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full tulip anthurium pet-safety